Ballina yoga
Classes
One of the great benefits of yoga is that it is accessible to everyone, no matter your age, level of fitness, or capability.
We offer a range of classes from entry level classes for students who are new to yoga to higher level classes for developing and experienced practitioners.
Ballina Yoga School
Class Information
Beginner classes
General classes
Experienced classes
Advanced classes
Restorative classes
LED Practice
Beginner Course
Workshops and Intensives
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Beginner classes
Beginner classes are for anyone new to yoga or with limited yoga experience. Classes are offered as an 6-week course to provide students with an introduction to Iyengar yoga and give them time to build consistency, strength, flexibility, and confidence. The focus of the Beginner classes is on understanding the shapes, alignment and movements required to achieve the foundation asanas (poses) which are essential to any yoga practice. At the end of each course students may repeat Beginner classes or move to the next level.
General classes
General classes are suitable for students with some yoga experience and are seeking more comprehensive instruction. Students will learn how to move into and asana, how to hold the pose, and how to move out of the pose. Given time they will start to develop a sensitivity in their practice through the integration of their emotional, energetic and physical body. These classes build on the foundation asanas and introduce students to new asanas, including inversions such as Sirsasana (headstand) and Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulder stand).
Experienced classes
Experienced classes are for students working towards longer holdings and more challenging asanas (postures). Students should be able to practice inversions free-balancing (unless requiring modifications) and have three plus years of yoga experience.
Advanced classes
Advanced classes are for students who are experienced practitioners of Iyengar yoga and who maintain a regular practice. The classes cover the full range of asanas, including the arm balances and variations in inversions, and explore different ways of sequencing.
Restorative classes
Restorative classes. Restorative asanas are restful and tone the body with minimum effort. They should not be underestimated as they have a deep and powerful physiological effect. They nourish the nervous system and increase the efficiency of the glandular system, which is essential for physical and mental health. The inner organs stay for some time in positions where they are extended or massaged – hidden parts of the body and cells are therefore activated. Students cannot afford to neglect these tremendously beneficial postures. (source: B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute South Africa)
LED Practice
Led practice
A Led practice yoga sessions are designed to help students from level 1/2 upwards to join in and start to link their classes and home practice.
The teacher practices with you and will lead you through a sequence, calling out relevant points to observe and demonstrating the necessary actions on using yoga props for support.
Sequences will be targeted to guide you through a routine that can be repeated at home.
Beginner Course
This is an introductory course covering the foundational postures to build strength, confidence and flexibility. Beginner courses are most suited to students new to yoga or returning from a break and needing to refresh their knowledge.
Beginner Courses are run regularly and we also retain ongoing Beginner classes during course terms so students can maintain continuity in their learning.
Workshops and Intensives
Workshops and intensives give students the opportunity to explore key aspects of yoga in a deeper manner. This builds knowledge and strengthens physical and mental capability. For example, a workshop may focus on inversions and the variations so students can learn how to safely access these beneficial poses, and how to extend themselves. They will also learn what alternative asanas can be done to achieve similar benefits and when these alternatives are necessary.
Intensives are held over a number of days, generally around a theme, so students can understand the benefit of continuous learning, deepening knowledge in the body and the mind.
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Note: If you have an injury or illness that may require individual attention, talk to us about our small classes or one-on-one sessions.
Coming to class
What to wear
Food and drink
We are COVID-Safe
What to wear
Yoga is best performed in comfortable clothing that breathes easily, such as cotton or blended cotton. You can wear shorts or yoga leggings along with a t-shirt or singlet top. Many practitioners wear the traditional bloomers. Ask Helen about these if you are interested in sourcing a pair.
Food and drink
It is best not to consume a heavy meal for at least three hours prior to coming to class. As yoga exercises the internal organs as well as external body, it is important not to have any undigested food causing discomfort.
A light meal can be taken a couple of hours beforehand, and it is important to be well hydrated.
IMPORTANT to note: Water or sports drinks are not consumed during the class. Please ensure you leave any drink containers with your bags when you come to the mat.
We are COVID-Safe
Ballina Yoga has a registered COVID-Safe plan with the NSW Government.
To protect our students, teachers, and our yoga community, we have implemented the following health and safety protocols:
- Hand sanitisation prior to entry and upon leaving the school.
- QR code upon entry for contact tracing
- Capping of student numbers per class so that physical distancing and density rules can be achieved.
- After each class, all hard props, ropes, and mats are wiped down with sanitiser. Blankets are rotated on a three-day cycle.
- Where possible, students are asked to bring their own mats.
Book class passes
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To attend a class you can purchase either a single casual ticket or choose one of our multi-class tickets which reduces the per-class price. We have 5 class, 10 class and 20 class tickets available. You can use your ticket anytime you attend a class at the school.
Class tickets will expire within 12 months from the date of purchase. Class tickets once purchased are kept at the school and the teacher will mark off a class on your ticket each time you attend. Workshops and courses are purchased separately.
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Casual Class Pass
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5 Class Pass
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10 Class Pass
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20 Class Pass
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8 week Beginners and Foundation* Course
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Backbend workshop – Sunday 27 October 2024, 8-10.30am
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New Year Iyengar Yoga Intensive – 6-10 January 2025 – 6.30-8.30am daily
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Concession Casual Class Pass
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Concession 5 class pass
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Annual yoga club membership
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Beginners Introductory 15 class special
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